The Provost and The Last of The Lairds
Title: The Provost and The Last of The Lairds
Author: John Galt. Illustrated by John Wallace. Introduction by S. R. Crockett
Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons., Edinburgh & London
Date: 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) - First Published 1822 & 1826
Hardback - New Edition. Frontispiece and other illustrations. Volume 1 - 300pp, Volume II - 287pp
Synopsis
These two volumes comprise two early 19th century novels:
The Provost by John Galt is a novel of Scottish humour published in 1822. It is considered his masterpiece and one of the first political novels in the English language. It is an ironic look at the career of a small-town merchant and politician, James Pawkie, who becomes the provost (mayor) of Irvine, Scotland. The novel follows his rise from a humble apprentice to a wealthy and influential leader, and his dealings with various factions, rivals, and schemes in the town. The novel is a satire of the corruption, hypocrisy, and self-interest of the Scottish society and government of the time
The last of the lairds by John Galt is a novel of Scottish humour published in 1826. It is the sequel to The Ayrshire Legatees, and follows the life and opinions of Malachi Mailsetter, the last surviving laird of the ancient family of Gudeman’s Croft. The novel depicts his struggles to maintain his dignity and estate in the face of poverty, debt, and changing times. The novel is a satire of the decline of the old Scottish gentry and the rise of the new commercial class
About the Author
John Galt (1779-1839) was a Scottish novelist, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. He is considered the first political novelist in the English language, as he wrote about the issues of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on rural Scotland. He was also involved in various business ventures, such as founding the city of Guelph in Canada and working as an agent for the Canada Company. He wrote more than 40 books
Additional Product Information
This book was part of a new edition of the works of John Galt published by William Blackwood and Sons.
They are introduced by the author S. R. Crockett and have illustrations by John Wallace.
Condition Notes
These are two fine volumes with good bindings and clean cover boards with just some bumping around the edges and at the corners. The inside pages are clean and bright throughout with tissue guards in place for the illustrations and top gilt edge paper.
There is a previous owner name Boyd and date 1895 in ink on volume I on inside end-paper.
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